2012 Honda Ridgeline Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Roof Garnish Molding it’s pop ups two times and i change everything new but my concern is when i drive in the highway or interstate that part can blow off to the air and can cause an accident. Last time I went to the dealership was 07/01/2022. That’s my concern. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11472293, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact observed that the third brake light garnish set detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. Eight months later, while the vehicle was going through a car wash, the third brake light garnish set detached from the vehicle again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744996, filed 2015-07, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact was informed by the dealer that no Southern States had the tools to complete the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11487288, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 22V430000Jun 16, 2022Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2006–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10222442Sep 30, 2022Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure and Parts Information Revision) In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 22 | 9% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 13 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 21% |
| 2013 | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% |
| 2007 | 29 | 18% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline
14 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology